SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AARP is a sponsor of the October 12 California gubernatorial debate at Dominican University of California in San Rafael. Dominican, in partnership with NBC, is presenting the debate between Democratic candidate Jerry Brown and Republican candidate Meg Whitman.

"On behalf of AARP's more than 3 million California members, we are pleased to sponsor a forum where the two candidates for governor can present their respective visions for the future of our state," said AARP California State Director Tom Porter. "The next governor will face a daunting set of public policy issues that are critical to the future of all Californians. Those at mid-life and older are paying close attention to how our new governor will continue to implement the Affordable Health Care Act. Our state is also facing a looming crisis in terms of long term care for an aging population. AARP will be looking to our newly elected leaders to do a better job of addressing the many issues Californians face in a less partisan, more open manner than we have seen of late."

All tickets to the October 12 California governor’s debate at Dominican University of California will be printed using environmentally responsible products and equipment by San Rafael–based ticketing agency, In Ticketing. Dominican, in partnership with NBC, is presenting the debate between Democratic candidate Jerry Brown and Republican candidate Meg Whitman, moderated by Tom Brokaw.

“Dominican is committed to making this debate as environmentally responsible as possible. We are delighted to be working with In Ticketing and applaud the company for its impressive commitment to preserving and rejuvenating the environment,” said Dominican University of California President, Joseph R. Fink.

Debate sponsor In Ticketing is an official green business, adopting such sustainable practices as using soy ink with hemp/flax ticket stock, chlorine-free products, tree-free envelopes, and bio-diesel and hybrid event vehicles. In Ticketing is the first ticketing agency to develop tree-planting initiatives, which have resulted in the planting of hundreds of thousands of trees since its inception.

All tickets to the live debate in Dominican’s Angelico Hall will be printed by In Ticketing using soy ink with hemp/flax ticket stock, and a tree will be planted for every person attending the event through the University’s partner Trees for the Future. In Ticketing will also provide wireless handheld scanning for the tickets.

“In Ticketing is honored to have the opportunity to be working with Dominican University of California to raise environmental awareness, while also making a positive impact on the planet,” said Jeff White, VP of Business Development at In Ticketing. “Awareness is the first step in addressing any issue, and we are pleased to support Dominican in this endeavor to use and promote sustainable business practices for this historic California event.”

Autodesk, a leader in 3D design, engineering and entertainment software, is a sponsor of the October 12 California Governor’s Debate at Dominican University of California. Dominican, in partnership with NBC, is presenting the debate between Democratic candidate Jerry Brown and Republican candidate Meg Whitman.

“We are pleased that Autodesk, a world leader in design, engineering and entertainment software and one of the largest employers in Marin County, will join us in bringing this important conversation about the future of California to the voters of the State,” said Dominican University of California President Joseph R. Fink. “We also applaud Autodesk for its commitment to sustainability through its focus on green building design and energy-efficient building renovation and retrofit.”

(San Rafael, CA) KQED, one of the most-listened-to public radio stations in the nation and its statewide news program, “The California Report,” will distribute the live NBC broadcast of the California Governor’s Debate to public radio stations for broadcast throughout California.  Tom Brokaw of NBC News will moderate the Tuesday, October 12th one-hour debate between Democrat Jerry Brown and Republican Meg Whitman at Dominican’s Angelico Hall.

Due to high demand and limited space, Dominican University of California is conducting a lottery for students and members of the community to attend the October 12 California Governor’s Debate at Angelico Hall. Tickets are free.

Dominican University of California will conduct a lottery for students and members of the community to attend the October 12 California Governor’s Debate. The University will provide two venues from which students and the community can watch the debate. The live debate will be held in Angelico Hall. Tickets to both venues are free.

Due to high demand and limited space, Dominican will conduct a lottery for tickets to attend the live debate in Angelico Hall. To enter the lottery, students and community members can go to the governor's debate website and complete and submit the entry form. The lottery opens on September 7 and closes at midnight on September 23. Lottery winners plus all entrants will be notified by e-mail on September 27.

(San Rafael, CA) Dominican University of California today launched a new website – www.cagovdebate.com – to provide up-to-date information and engage the community in the October 12 California Governor's Debate at Angelico Hall on Dominican's campus.

The debate between Republican candidate Meg Whitman and Democratic candidate Jerry Brown will be moderated by NBC News' Tom Brokaw and televised live on NBC Bay Area, NBC Los Angeles, NBC San Diego, KCRA in Sacramento and KSBW Salinas/Monterey. The debate broadcast begins at 6:30 p.m..

The website will provide information about obtaining tickets to the debate. In addition, the site is designed to inform and engage the community through the use of social media, including on Twitter at http://www.CAGovDebate.com/Twitter/ and on Facebook at http://www.CAGovDebate.com/Facebook/.

The site also includes a link where people can sign up to participate in a focus group the night of the debate and information for people, led by Dominican alumni, to register to host debate watch parties across the state.

The debate website was designed by Dominican GreenMBA alum Joey Shepp's new media agency, Earthsite (http://www.Earthsite.net).